This course examines the fundamental elements and factors underlying global and regional security. The course will analyze the historical evolution of international security since World War II, from the Cold War to the current conflicts. Contending theoretical arguments, such as Realism, Trans-nationalism and Constructivism, will be presented and critically examined. Students will be encouraged to study the competing strategies employed by different players and to predict the potential ramifications. It will also study the evolution of security study as a subfield of international relations with a focus on the emergence of non-traditional security issues and its increasing importance.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Define the key concepts, describe the important theories, and summarize the important empirical findings in the field of international security.
CILO-2: Distinguish between different positions in theoretical debates in the field of international security, assess the merits of different perspectives, and articulate one’s own positions
CILO-3: Apply theoretical concepts to analyze current issues in international security.